This course explores gender and the different roles and perceptions associated with men and women and how these affect women’s ability to mitigate risks associated with climate change. The course will describe how women and children suffer the most from the impacts of climate change and will focus on women as food growers and producers. Examples of successful, women-led conservation projects will be shared as best practices and as methods for mobilising other family and community members in building resiliency and sustainable livelihoods.